Today in High Prairie – July 12, 2019

Today in High Prairie! See what’s happening today in town, local birthdays, celebrity birthdays, local history, world history and your daily horoscope. Please send your birthdays and community events to southpeacenews@hotmaill.com and statsmanchris@hotmail.com

July 12, 1913: The Grouard News reports the village’s
population stands at about 1,500.

July 12, 1913: Editor Roy S. Burns writes in his
editorial of the disgusting state of Main
Street: “…pools of stagnant water filled with
microbes, glass in the form of bottles, and no effort on behalf of the town to
have it drained.”

July 12, 1914: Settler J.M. Bryan is found dead of
suicide at his home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

July 12, 1967: Helen Payne is awarded a Centennial
Mother-of-the-Year plaque at Triangle.

July 12, 1972: Gift
Lake receives a grant of
$5,580 for a recreation project. Joyce Laderoute sets up a program to teach
arts and crafts and organize playground activities.

July 12, 1976: The Peavine Rangers complete a perfect
regular season by going 12-0 to finish in first place in the High Prairie and
District Men’s Fastball League standings.

July 12, 1987: Michael Bliss, Ryan MacDonald and Hazel
Kroetch return home with gold medals as the first Northwest Alberta Summer
Games come to a close in Grande
Prairie.

July 12, 1989: An informal survey of 47 high school
students by South Peace News indicates drug and alcohol problems are on the
rise.

July 12, 1992: Steven Leepile wins a silver medal and
Tamara Neilsen a bronze medal at the Junior Canadian Taekwondo Championships in
Toronto.

July 12, 1993: The Cycle of Hope begins as Recreation
Supt. Lauren Craven and 14-year-old students Joey Delauriers and James
VandenBerg, and AADAC counsellor John Dunn cycle to Vancouver for charity.

July 12, 1996: High Prairie Truck and Trailer celebrates its
grand opening.

July 12, 2000: Ray and Dianne Willier, of Sucker Creek,
win $100,000 by matching the Plus number in the Lotto 6/49 draw.

July 12, 2006: Slave Lake developers Arnie Dreger and
Shane Knutson attend an M.D. of Big Lakes meeting saying they want to develop a
58-lot project in Joussard’s west end. The development would become known as
Red Sky.

July 12, 2006: Gilwood-Triangle Councillor Ken Melnyk
resigns after informing council he plans on moving out of the jurisdiction.

July 12, 2010: I&P Mechanics opens its doors as the
new Greyhound Bus service provider in High Prairie.

July 12, 2016: “Cautiously optimistic” is how Town of High Prairie Mayor Linda Cox
described the possibility of Tolko re-opening its plant west of High Prairie.

This Day in World History – July 12

1109 – Crusaders capture Syria’s
harbor city of Tripoli.

1785 – 1st manned flight by gas balloon in Netherlands.

1843 – Mormon leader Joseph Smith says God allows
polygamy.

1859 – Paper bag manufacturing machine patented.

1902 – Australian parliament agrees to female suffrage.

1921 – Babe Ruth sets record of 137 career home runs.

1928 – 1st televised tennis match.

1940 – Air conditioning unit for trucks patented.

1943 – WWII: Battle of Prokhorovka – one of largest ever
tank battles.

Cancer [June 22 – July 22] – The moon enters Sagittarius,
inspiring you to reflect on your daily routines and rituals, and while this is
a good time to reflect on your habits, don’t get too stressed about organizing
things just yet — Mercury is retrograde! The moon and Mercury connect today,
asking you to play around with ideas concerning your budget and schedule.

Leo [July 23 – Aug. 23] – The moon enters fellow fire
sign Sagittarius today, finding you in an especially romantic and creative
mood! Watch out for chance encounters with people from your past as the moon
connects with Mercury retrograde.

Virgo [Aug. 24 – Sept. 22] – The moon enters Sagittarius,
illuminating the sector of your chart that rules home and family. You’re in a
nostalgic mood as the moon connects with Mercury retrograde. Make time to slow
down and reconnect with people from your past today.

Libra [Sept. 23 – Oct. 23] – The moon enters Sagittarius,
illuminating the communication sector of your chart, but watch out for
misunderstandings since Mercury is retrograde! The moon connects with Mercury
retrograde today, encouraging you to reconsider some ideas.

Scorpio [Oct. 24 – Nov. 22] – The moon enters
Sagittarius, illuminating the sector of your chart that rules finances, and
connects with Mercury retrograde, asking you to rethink your budgeting
strategy. Shifts are taking place in your career—it’s time to reconsider how
you manage things!

Sagittarius [Nov. 23 – Dec. 21] – The moon enters your
sign today, Sagittarius! Make time for self care: plan your next trip, eat a
fantastic meal, spend time with friends. It’s a great time to reconnect with
people or revisit a favorite spot as the moon connects with Mercury retrograde.

Capricorn [Dec. 22 – Jan. 20] – The moon enters
Sagittarius, asking you to slow down. Make time to listen to your inner voice
as the moon connects with Mercury retrograde. It’s a great time for a massage
or healing modalities that help you relax and get grounded into your body.

Aquarius [Jan. 21 – Feb. 18] – The moon enters
Sagittarius and lights up the sector of your chart that rules your social life.
Watch out for the old friends you may run into as the moon connects with
Mercury retrograde! Make time to reconnect.

Pisces [Feb. 19 – March 20] – The moon enters fire sign
Sagittarius and ignites the sector of your chart that rules worldly success!
You’re eager to step into the spotlight, but as the moon connects with Mercury
retrograde, you’re asked to rethink your plans and your schedule—and watch out
for traffic.

Aries [March 21 – April 20] – The moon enters fellow fire
sign Sagittarius, inspiring you to embark on an adventure—but watch out for
delays and miscommunications since Mercury is retrograde! The moon connects
with Mercury today, asking you to take time to rethink your stance on
something.

Taurus [April 21 – May 21] – The moon enters Sagittarius
today, a sign that loves new experiences—are you open to something new? The
moon connects with Mercury retrograde, asking you to reexamine your feelings.
Stay flexible!

Gemini [May 22 – June 21] – The moon enters your opposite sign Sagittarius and lights up the relationship sector of your chart today, and connects with your ruling planet Mercury, inspiring you to connect with others. However, keep it light and don’t get bogged down by the details since Mercury is retrograde.